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How do I get my little girl to start talking? she says a few words but not a lot. I read books to her we go over the Alphabet, colors, shapes, numbers and she knows them, she just won't say words. She's 22 months old.
Any suggestions? |
| Posted by Michelle on 07/07/2008 04:03 AM
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| My daughter was the same way said a few words, then about 2 weeks before her 2nd b-day she started talking so much, I wrote down all the words she could say and I counted 50 words. Keep reading to her, I read to my daughter twice a day and we go to storytime once a week. Keep up the good work. |
| posted by charise on 07/07/2008 07:45 AM
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| My son was the same way he knew the name for lots of things but didn't put words together, he is 27 mos. I have read to him every since I brought him home from the hospital. I read colors, shapes the alphabet and animal stuff. He knows his colors, his shapes and his alphabet, he knows many animals some that adults don't even know the names for and he can count to 14. Trust me she is taking it all in, keep reading to her and one day she will start naming things and having an almost conversation with you. My son starts talking the minute he gets up and doesn' t stop until he goes to bed. Giving a child a love for books is one of the best things you can give them in my opinion. |
| posted by amy on 07/07/2008 08:10 AM
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I stresss out so much about this topic myself...my son is 22 months old and it's like I'm constantly trying to get him to speak more and more...it's happening, but slowly, and the stress takes some of the fun out of the whole thing. I think we as Mama's need to just relax (easier said than done, right?) and know that all kids are different and go at their own pace. 20 years ago before the internet/all these parenting books, it was just accepted that some kids were quiet, some were outgoing, some waled early, etc...
I agree with the posts that are pro-reading...keep it up, and know that you're not alone...at all...in your concerns. |
| posted by on 07/07/2008 08:59 PM
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| I have a 20 month old and he was saying about 15 words and now he is on is second ear infection and he now has stopped saying all the words that he used to say. He babbles all day long but none of the words that he used to say are coming out. I am reading books, working on the computer, flashcards etc. Everyboby says that I shouldn't worry, but I am. Are the ear infections effecting his hearing to the point that he can't say those words? Or maybe he just doesn't want to talk right now. The doctor said that sometimes kids with other siblings in the house, won't speak because they get everything handed to them. I just feel very stressed about the situation. I guess we just need to be patient with them and keep doing the things that we already are doing. |
| posted by Bonnie on 07/08/2008 02:21 PM
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Bonnie
It sounds like you are doing everthing right, so he hasn't had chronic ear infections just two in his whole life? My son is 27 mos and he has had two ear infections but I think it effects their speech when they just keep having them although I am not 100% sure, I have a friend whos son had ear infection after ear infection and they said he wasn't hearing as clear with the ear infections so that is what caused his delay, he eventually had to have tubes put in and he is now on the right track. Yes I have heard the idea that when children have older siblings talking for them they tend to not talk as much becuase big brother or sister is doing it for me. I know one girl who has a five year old girl and a almost 3 year old son and he will repeat what his sister says just as plain but when he is communicating for himself she translates for him, she knows what he is saying but know one else does. His little sister was at school and he was kind of throwing a fit one day, he was at the grandmothers and the little girl got dropped off there after school and the grandmother said do you know what he is saying and she went over to him and said Jacob what do you want and he babbled and she said he wants one of those little debbies you have in the pantry, I think the grandmas mouth dropped when she first saw this. Kind of funny but true. |
| posted by amy on 07/08/2008 02:44 PM
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Amy,
No, he hasn't had chronic ear infections, this is his third ear infection, but these last 2 have been within a month of each other. I went back to the doctor on Monday for his re-check of his ears and he had another one in the opposite ear. I told the doctor that I didn't know if he had another one or not, because he never has had a fever with the ear infections, and he pulls at his ears when he's tired. Could he of had more and I just didn't notice? That's what I am worried about. I also thought that he just wasn't feeling well because his 2 year old molars are moving around in there, because he has been chewing on everything and drooling a lot. Maybe I just need to calm down and go day by day. |
| posted by Bonnie on 07/08/2008 02:58 PM
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Hi Michelle,
does your daughter spend any time with kids around her age that talk? My daughter is now 30 months and she just started talking maybe a month ago. I noticed she really started speaking after we spent a vacation with her cousin who is a little younger than she is, but who talks a lot. It was either the competition or just being around someone her own size that brought it out of her.
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| posted by Jen on 08/01/2008 05:45 PM
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| my son was the same way at that age, but now at 26 months he's at hundreds of words and sentences! hang in there! |
| posted by dutchess81177 on 08/03/2008 04:35 PM
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| For the past four months or so 28m old son was saying 50+ words but nothing new. I enrolled him in "Tot Sports" class 2 & 3yr olds twice a week for two weeks. Ever since his first week he's saying more words. He's using expressions and putting two words or more together. I heard him last night say "I got it" I was so proud! Since nothing else has changed in our enviroment I'd say it was being around other toddlers that helped my Aiden realize if they could do it, so could he. He's now climbing up and down stairs without holding on with near perfect balance (which I have mixed feelings about) Being around other children whether older or same age does wonders for kids who dont have an older sibling at home. |
| posted by Yoni on 08/05/2008 04:08 PM
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| My oldest son's ears where infected from the time he was 3 months old until he was 10 months old when they finally did his first set of tubes. (we think) As a result his speech was delayed. He never really showed any signs of ear infections either. So, yes she could have had more and you may not have known about it. Listening to people talk while you have an ear infection is like listening to someone talk with your head under water. It makes it very difficult for kids to hear sounds correctly so it makes it harder for them to learn to speak correctly. Also my pediatrician told me that at 2 a child "should" have 15-20 words and be putting 2 words together in "sentences" If she's not you might want to see a speech pathologist for an evaluation. Especailly if you are concerned. The worse thing that would happen is they tell you nothing is wrong. It is better to have a professional tell you nothing is wrong than to think you are over-reacting and end up not finding out there is a problem until she is 5!! That said we all know that kids develop at different rates. Maybe she just doesnt have anything to say yet. I'm not sure who it was but some famous genius didnt talk until he was 5! (I'm pretty sure it was einstein!) |
| posted by Ashley on 08/22/2008 06:07 PM
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